Connect (psql/mysql/sqlcmd)

SafeConnect to a DB

psql -h <host> -U <user> -d <db>

Connect with common DB clients (psql/mysql/sqlcmd).

Examples

mysql -h db01 -u app -pConnect to MySQL

Syntax

psql -h <host> -U <user> -d <db> | mysql -h <host> -u <user> -p | sqlcmd -S <host> -U <user>

Before you run it

Connect only.

Used when you see

Can't connect to the database

Attempt a connection and read the exact errorrefused=not listening/FW, timeout=path, auth=credentials.

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